His Forbidden Muse
Even if he’ll have to drag me there.
Not making situation tough for myself, I fidget with the hems of the shirt I wear, and wonder if I can buy myself some time before getting under the sheets with him.
“Do you… have any books?” I ask, avoiding eyes contact knowing he’ll catch the hesitance there.
“Books?” He repeats, and I feel his eyes piercing through me.
“Yes… I have a habit of reading before bed.”
I hope he buys this lie. Well, it’s not a lie entirely. I do love reading books, but in bed, I like falling asleep while reading.